Employer Help
Do your candidates require visa sponsorship?
No, all Upwardly Global candidates are fully work authorized.
Is there a fee if I hire an Upwardly Global candidate or a cost for partnership?
No, Upwardly Global is not a fee-based placement agency. We offer customizable partnerships that include unlimited access to our talent pool and cross-cultural volunteer events and training.
We do ask for an optional impact investment/donation to support this work, but it is not obligatory. Corporate donors will have the opportunity to be recognized on our website, annual report, and/or through our featured events.
Where are your candidates from?
Our candidates are from all over the world, primarily Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe.
How or why did your candidates immigrate to the U.S.?
They immigrated for a variety of reasons, as have so many immigrant Americans before them. Some are refugees, having escaped war or political upheaval. Others sought asylum in the U.S. to escape persecution. Some won the diversity lottery in their home country and some came through the U.S.’s family reunification program to join family members already here.
No matter the circumstances, they came seeking a better life for themselves and their families and want to contribute their professional skills in their new home.
Are your candidates fluent in English?
Yes, everyone we work with is fluent in English and almost always bilingual. Many are multilingual.
Are your candidates experienced professionals?
Yes, everyone we work with is university educated and has professional work experience. On average, our candidates have 7 years of professional experience.
Does Upwardly Global specialize in certain professions?
We work with individuals from all professions, including healthcare, engineering, IT, accounting, marketing, management, law, nonprofit, education, science, and many more.
We are developing specializations in the technology, healthcare, and engineering sectors, particularly with employers that have a current talent shortage and/or anticipate a near-term talent shortage.